Disability confident recruiter program
Australian Disability Network supports organisations to achieve Disability Confident Recruiter status by removing barriers in their recruitment process and becoming a more inclusive employer.
Australian neurodiversity toolkit
Australian Disability Network has information and guidance to support organisations in welcoming and supporting neurodivergent employees, customers, and service users.
Workplace adjustments
Australian Disability Network has information and research to support employers implement workplace adjustments for people with disability.
Australian Disability Network
Australian Disability Network is Australia’s peak body helping employers to build disability confidence and capability to welcome and include people with disability as employees and customers.
National Carer Strategy
On 10 December 2024, the Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP, released the National Carer Strategy 2024-2034. The Strategy was co-designed with carers and provides a vision and the foundation for Australia’s unpaid carers to be supported in all aspects of their lives.
In Australia, there are 3 million unpaid carers who provide vital support to family members, friends and loved ones every day. This Strategy provides an opportunity to review how carers are currently supported, what is working and what is needed to better support carers, now and into the future.
NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee - Applications open
Applications are now open to be part of the new NDIS Evidence Advisory Committee (EAC). We encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.
The EAC was a recommendation of the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS Review).
The EAC will give independent expert advice to the Australian Government on the suitability of supports for NDIS funding.
You can apply to join the EAC or one of its 3 technical subcommittees:
Foundational Supports consultations close 5 December
A day at school
This video is about the rights of students with disability at school and reasonable adjustments.
ConnectAbility Australia
Here are some practical tips to help you navigate travel with confidence. You can get help to research transportation options, communicate your needs clearly, and to be prepared for unexpected situations.
Friendline
FriendLine is a free and anonymous national phone and chat service for anyone 18+ who’s feeling lonely, socially isolated, or just wants to connect with a friendly volunteer.